May 2009

Some upcoming market events:
TCGN SEEDLING SWAP AND PERENNIAL DIVIDE
Announcing the first Seedling Swap and Perennial Divide at the Withrow Park Farmers’ Market, Saturday May 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
We’re doing it with seeds at Seedy Saturdays and Sundays, now let’s do it with seedlings; if you have extra vegetable seedlings or perennial divisions, bring them for exchange with other gardeners (or for sale to those who have nothing to swap) to Withrow’s Spring Fling market launch celebration.
More info. at withrowpark.ca

WESTON MARKET 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OFFICIAL OPENING
Saturday May 23, 7 am - 2 pm, in the Green P parking lot, John St. in Weston

EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS CHEFS’ MARKET LAUNCH
Monday May 25, 11 am - 2 pm, 550 Bayview Ave.
Regular Chefs’ Market beginning Tuesday June 2nd, 8 am - 1 pm
This market is for chefs, caterers and retailers.
www.evergreen.ca

This year, spring is taking its sweet time in some areas, so a few of our predictions for the fresh local things we thought we’d be eating by now have had to hang on a little bit!  First harvest dates for spring crops like asparagus can vary a great deal, but patience will be rewarded, and the beautiful spread of green is unstoppable now.  Local growers are very busy seeding, transplanting, and harvesting.  

When you browse through our list of markets, you’ll notice that opening dates for the seasonal ones are widely spread, from late April until late June.  Everyone’s hoping for the perfect combination of great weather, farmers’ bounty, and eager customers.  Hurray for the first tastes of spring from fields, forests and greenhouses!